Recall 08V-113: 2005–2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2005–2007 Freightliner Century Class and 7 more
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on Mar 11, 2008, covering about 62,000 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
The risk
If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
The fix
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler truck recall no. Fl-526.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Diesel |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V113000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Century Class | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Classic | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner FLD | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Sterling A-Line | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Sterling L-Line | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Western Star 4900 | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-113?
Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
How is recall 08V-113 fixed?
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.